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Decision Making

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first step in making a decision is to: 
a)
A. Brainstorm possible solution
b)
B. Describe the problem or situation
c)
C. Consider the consequences
d)
D. Evaluate the decision
2.
Jake has a history test on Friday. On Thursday night Jake's friend asks him to go to the movies. Jake lists the positives and negative outcomes of each choice. Which step in the decision-making process is this?
a)
A. Evaluate the decision
b)
B. Describe the situation
c)
C. Consider the consequences
d)
D. Explore the options
3.
Jana finally decides which sport she is going to  sign up for in the Spring. What step is this in the decision-making model? 
a)
A. Step 2 - consider your options
b)
B. Step 3- Consider the consequences
c)
C. Step 4- Identify your values
d)
D. Step 5 - Decide and act
4.
The decision-making model will help you to:  
a)
make perfect decisions
b)
make more responsible decisions
c)
help you to make impulsive decisions
d)
avoid responsible decisions
5.
Self confidence and a high self-esteem doesn't have anything to do with responsible decision-making. 
a)
True
b)
False
6.
A good decision is...
a)
well thought out
b)
made quickly
c)
always the easiest to make
d)
one that makes everyone happy
7.
The first step of decision making is
a)
List your options
b)
Outline the consequences
c)
Identify the problem
d)
Make the decision
8.
When making the decision, you should consider your...
a)
Values
b)
Decision
c)
Problem
d)
Mother
9.
Some months have 31 days. How many have 28?
a)
none
b)
1
c)
11
d)
12
10.
The five functions of managers include each of the following except:
a)
planning.
b)
organizing.
c)
cooperating.
d)
staffing.
11.
An act of making a choice or coming to a solution is a ________________,
a)
Precaution
b)
Problem
c)
Decision
d)
Conclusion
12.

The main purpose of innovation management is to convert uncertainty into a calculated risk.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True/False: Decisions tend to increase in importance and impact as you get older.

a)

True

b)

False

14.
How can a person determine that a decision was a good one?
a)
The decision met the person's goals.
b)
The person is making more money.
c)
Family members think that it was a good decision.
d)
The person is now using all of his/her skills.
15.
A student who is trying to decide which career to choose is making which kind of decision?
a)
Minor
b)
Routine
c)
Major
d)
Regular
16.
A person with good decision-making skills:
a)
waits until the problem has been defined by others.
b)
evaluates all the information before making the decision.
c)
always makes the right decision.
d)
makes decisions based on feelings.
17.

Good managers make decisions

a)

rationally

b)

intuitively

c)

both a and b

d)

none

18.

When a manager makes a decision all alone, what type of style is this?

a)

autocratic

b)

accommodating

c)

collaborative

d)

semi-autocratic

19.

From this chapter it is most important to learn

a)

the importance of decisions in management and how they are made

b)

economic and social values and how they influence decision making

c)

the positive and negative aspects of group decision making

d)

examples of important decision made by successful managers

20.

Managers need to make decisions at the right

a)

place

b)

office

c)

time

d)

none of the above

21.

Today many top companies make key decisions by using

a)

entry level managers

b)

decision-making software

c)

teams

d)

none of the above

22.

When a managers has his/her subordinates to come up with as many different ideas as possible to help solve a problem he/she is using which technique?

a)

brainstorming

b)

rational decision-making

c)

intuitive decision making

d)

team decision making

23.

When a manager assigns a problem to several people with different backgrounds is using

a)

brainstorming

b)

rational decision-making

c)

intuitive decision making

d)

team decision making

24.
When you make a decision, you should first define your needs. Next you should
a)
make a decision 
b)
gather information 
c)
analyze your resources  
d)
evaluate your choices
25.
The decision making process involves using your _______.
a)
Time
b)
Skill
c)
Brain
26.
A key idea in the decision making process is to _____ before you act.
a)
Think
b)
Wait
c)
Eat
27.
The action step that requires you to do something is _______.
a)
Consider your values.
b)
Make a decision and act.
c)
Evaluate the decision.